Western Trails Elementary School
Western Trails Elementary School serves 348 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Western Trails Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Western Trails Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
School Overview
Western Trails Elementary School's student population of 348 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 348 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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School Comparison
Western Trails Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Western Trails Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #961 out of 3672 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 19% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 25% | 26% |
| Black | 10% | 17% |
| White | 39% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.74 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 45% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | CCSD 93 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Western Trails Elementary School is Glenbard North High School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Jay Stream Middle School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Roy De Shane Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Carol Stream Roy De Shane Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 289 students10
0.5 miles
475 Chippewa Trl
Carol Stream, IL 60188
(630) 588-6300 0.5 K-5 289 - Carol Stream Cloverdale Elementary School Math: 57% | Reading: 59%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-5 | 559 students10
0.7 miles
1182 Merbach Dr
Carol Stream, IL 60188
(630) 588-5300 0.7 K-5 559 - Carol Stream Glenbard North High School Math: 42% | Reading: 45%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 2,203 students10
0.7 miles
990 Kuhn Rd
Carol Stream, IL 60188
(630) 653-7000 0.7 9-12 2,203 - Carol Stream Jay Stream Middle School Math: 38% | Reading: 47%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 648 students10
0.8 miles
283 El Paso Ln
Carol Stream, IL 60188
(630) 588-5200 0.8 6-8 648 - Carol Stream Carol Stream Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 332 students10
1.0 miles
422 Sioux Ln
Carol Stream, IL 60188
(630) 588-5400 1 K-5 332
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